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FL71C10 · 05-18-2019, 07:18 PM

Got it running!

https://youtu.be/NVcrKw8zutI

**Steeveedee** · 05-18-2019, 10:28 PM

Drove it. There was a Buick-Olds-Pontiac meet-and-greet that I started many years ago when I had a hot rod Buick Skylark. I sold my Buick many years ago (the truck is money pit enough!) so another guy started doing it. I went today and got to see some pretty nice old cars. My favorite was a black/black/black '65 GTO with 3 deuces and a 4 speed, and a 389, completely original down to the brake drums, presented by the original owner. I had a '65 GTO, but it was a complete beater.

70 shorty · 05-19-2019, 10:27 AM

Put a new rear u joint in the driveshaft since the old one fell apart leaving me on the side of the road the other day. I decided not to do the front one at the same time, since I have a knack for messing up things that I touch, and it felt fine.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 05-21-2019, 04:22 PM

Finished painting the front third of my frame, now I can assemble the front suspension with the disc brake conversion.

psoucy · 05-22-2019, 07:14 AM

Starting to see some progress on the body, finished getting all the rust off and coated. Did the sandblasting of the cab myself, won't do that again. I sent the rest out to the sandblasters, he's going to epoxy prime for me. Can't wait to start putting this baby back together.

Knight72 · 05-22-2019, 01:59 PM

Rebuilt the rear drums. Ended up having to reuse some old springs. New kit wasn't right. And test painted a spare rallye and eyeballed it to see if I'll like the look. Gonna rock these with white letters. Gotta figure out how to secure the caps though

**Already Gone** · 05-22-2019, 05:49 PM

Didn't actually do anything to the truck today but Fed Ex and Purolator stopped by with some goodies for it, which will be installed within a few weeks.

72c20customcamper · 05-22-2019, 05:51 PM

Welded in the patch panel .

Astro-Balls · 05-22-2019, 09:57 PM

Heater Core and AC cleanup, New Fan Switch and Resistor, Seals etc...

**68bowtie** · 05-25-2019, 06:21 PM

Finally got the HO72 and 19.5’s back under the Blue Bomb!

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**Ol Blue K20** · 05-25-2019, 07:43 PM

Looking great!! Nice bit of progress.

Astro-Balls · 05-25-2019, 09:41 PM

Finished my Buddy Bucket Seat Upholstery, still need to do the center console section.

grschell · 05-25-2019, 11:04 PM

Got the new tilt column mounted in the 70!
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72c20customcamper · 05-27-2019, 05:27 PM

Epoxy primed inside the bed.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-31-2019, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

Finished my Buddy Bucket Seat Upholstery, still need to do the center console section.

I like that a lot. Seems to suit any and every body color too.

NoStopN · 05-28-2019, 08:06 PM

Whoops. Looks like I forgot to post my new LMC exhaust. I pulled the old exhaust with the glasspack since the pipe crimped up notably when it turned under the cab. The new system stopped all of that dreaded backfiring.

I actually like the sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLEAOjMCjFY

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-28-2019, 09:04 PM

I have a good muffler shop that always takes care of me. Yours looks good but I'm a little lazy!

NoStopN · 05-31-2019, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I have a good muffler shop that always takes care of me. Yours looks good but I'm a little lazy!

Eh, I wanted to do the work myself. Just one of those things that I enjoy if I'm capable of doing them. The Ball joints just beat me, but thankfully the exhaust was relatively easy.

**davischevy** · 05-31-2019, 08:16 PM

My wife and kids got me a set of wheels and tires for Christmas. I put finally put them on last Friday.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-31-2019, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

My wife and kids got me a set of wheels and tires for Christmas. I put finally put them on last Friday.

They look great!!! Great family!

kingsolver72 · 05-29-2019, 05:07 PM

Today I put shocks on the back. Put the front ones on a couple a days ago. Changed the gear oil and gasket a couple of weeks ago.

**RodnRudy** · 05-29-2019, 06:28 PM

Got tired of getting the black stuff from my steering wheel on my hands on these humid days so I yanked it off and did a quick paint job to it. A little scotch bright scuff and a few coats of rattle can satin clear and we're good to go.

**68bowtie** · 05-29-2019, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodnRudy

Got tired of getting the black stuff from my steering wheel on my hands on these humid days so I yanked it off and did a quick paint job to it. A little scotch bright scuff and a few coats of rattle can satin clear and we're good to go.

That’s a thing of beauty right there.

70 shorty · 06-01-2019, 05:49 PM

Scored a new steering wheel on FB marketplace for $35, including the mounting kit. Much better than the old 70's Camaro wheel, and the bonus is now I have a working horn which I haven't had in 14 years because the old wheel didn't have the internals for the horn.

Redneck Rydes · 06-01-2019, 07:25 PM

Took all of the fleet out for a drive today,great riding in my old trucks.

05-18-2019, 07:18 PM	#1
FL71C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got it running! https://youtu.be/NVcrKw8zutI __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

05-18-2019, 10:28 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,274	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Drove it. There was a Buick-Olds-Pontiac meet-and-greet that I started many years ago when I had a hot rod Buick Skylark. I sold my Buick many years ago (the truck is money pit enough!) so another guy started doing it. I went today and got to see some pretty nice old cars. My favorite was a black/black/black '65 GTO with 3 deuces and a 4 speed, and a 389, completely original down to the brake drums, presented by the original owner. I had a '65 GTO, but it was a complete beater. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-19-2019, 10:27 AM	#3
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put a new rear u joint in the driveshaft since the old one fell apart leaving me on the side of the road the other day. I decided not to do the front one at the same time, since I have a knack for messing up things that I touch, and it felt fine. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

05-21-2019, 04:22 PM	#4
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,254	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished painting the front third of my frame, now I can assemble the front suspension with the disc brake conversion. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

05-22-2019, 07:14 AM	#5
psoucy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Bristol Posts: 49	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Starting to see some progress on the body, finished getting all the rust off and coated. Did the sandblasting of the cab myself, won't do that again. I sent the rest out to the sandblasters, he's going to epoxy prime for me. Can't wait to start putting this baby back together. Attached Images

05-22-2019, 01:59 PM	#6
Knight72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Southside, Alabama Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Rebuilt the rear drums. Ended up having to reuse some old springs. New kit wasn't right. And test painted a spare rallye and eyeballed it to see if I'll like the look. Gonna rock these with white letters. Gotta figure out how to secure the caps though Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside aka Big Rhonda. Still plugging away. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post8247142

05-22-2019, 05:49 PM	#7
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,105	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Didn't actually do anything to the truck today but Fed Ex and Purolator stopped by with some goodies for it, which will be installed within a few weeks. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-22-2019, 05:51 PM	#8
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,345	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Welded in the patch panel . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-22-2019, 09:57 PM	#9
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Heater Core and AC cleanup, New Fan Switch and Resistor, Seals etc... __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

05-25-2019, 06:21 PM	#10
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,542	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally got the HO72 and 19.5’s back under the Blue Bomb! __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

05-25-2019, 07:43 PM	#11
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,935	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looking great!! Nice bit of progress. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

05-25-2019, 09:41 PM	#12
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished my Buddy Bucket Seat Upholstery, still need to do the center console section. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

05-25-2019, 11:04 PM	#13
grschell Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 10	Got the new tilt column mounted in the 70! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-27-2019, 05:27 PM	#14
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,345	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Epoxy primed inside the bed. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-28-2019, 08:06 PM	#16
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Whoops. Looks like I forgot to post my new LMC exhaust. I pulled the old exhaust with the glasspack since the pipe crimped up notably when it turned under the cab. The new system stopped all of that dreaded backfiring. I actually like the sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLEAOjMCjFY __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low



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05-28-2019, 09:04 PM	#17
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,935	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I have a good muffler shop that always takes care of me. Yours looks good but I'm a little lazy! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

05-31-2019, 08:16 PM	#19
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,806	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter My wife and kids got me a set of wheels and tires for Christmas. I put finally put them on last Friday. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-29-2019, 05:07 PM	#21
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,205	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today I put shocks on the back. Put the front ones on a couple a days ago. Changed the gear oil and gasket a couple of weeks ago. Attached Images

05-29-2019, 06:28 PM	#22
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 930	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got tired of getting the black stuff from my steering wheel on my hands on these humid days so I yanked it off and did a quick paint job to it. A little scotch bright scuff and a few coats of rattle can satin clear and we're good to go. Attached Images __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

06-01-2019, 05:49 PM	#24
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Scored a new steering wheel on FB marketplace for $35, including the mounting kit. Much better than the old 70's Camaro wheel, and the bonus is now I have a working horn which I haven't had in 14 years because the old wheel didn't have the internals for the horn. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

06-01-2019, 07:25 PM	#25
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Took all of the fleet out for a drive today,great riding in my old trucks.

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